Danish Karokhel
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Most Afghans back use of Islam to underpin constitution, but some intellectuals fear fundamentalists will benefit.
Afghans are being asked what they think of plans for a new constitution but many remain baffled.
Fighting crime outside of the capital is becoming increasingly difficult for the authorities.
People are flocking to a bizarre new shrine north of Kabul after reports of miracle cures.
One of Afghanistan’s most popular former exports is making a remarkable comeback.
A lasting peace may be the only way of stemming the flood of Afghan asylum seekers.
The transitional administration is trying to re-establish trading links with Tajikistan.
President Karzai gets the vote in his predecessor’s stronghold.
Plans to build a road along an ancient trading route may boost the country’s economic prospects.
Legal experts may struggle to draw up a constitution acceptable to both Afghans and their western backers.